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  2. HONORARY MAGISTRATES.

    Official correspondence in reference to the hearing of a case under the Rabbit Destruction Act has been supplied for publication. The letters embody a protest from the ...

    Article : 612 words
  3. THE SAVINGS BANK.

    Mr. T. Atchiuson, of Shellharbour, writes complaining that in consequence of the new system adopted by the Commissioners of the Government Savings Bank some depositors ...

    Article : 735 words
  4. ON THE LAND.

    The success of the initial meeting in connection with the proposed cow-testing association held at Berry, is creditable to all concerned, and should be particularly ...

    Article : 704 words
  5. Advertising

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    Advertising : 2,689 words
  6. LAND FOR SETTLEMENT.

    SINGLETON.—Since the Closer Settlement Act became law there has been an agitation in this district for the resumption of one or more estates for closer settlement. The local ...

    Article : 109 words
  7. PEEL RIVER ESTATE.

    Mr. T. F. H. Mackenzie writes:—Whilst recognising the necessity of throwing open large estates for closer settlement, there are many questions to be ...

    Article : 340 words
  8. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES.

    COOMA.—The local P. and A. Association's committee is co-operating with the Lismore A. aud I. Society in making representations to the Government, with a view to passing ...

    Article : 123 words
  9. THE FOX PEST.

    SINGLETON.—Foxes are increasingly to an alarming degree in this district. A few nights ago great destruction was caused among the sheep at Plashett, Jerry's Plains, the ...

    Article : 50 words
  10. DISTRICT ITEMS.

    DELEGATE.—Owing probably to the scarcity and consequent high price of fodder during the past winter a larger area is being put under crop this season than has been ...

    Article : 312 words
  11. PHYLLOXERA.

    "Fru[?]tgrower" writes:—Some years ago the Government appointed a board, consisting of five practical vinegrowers, to deal with this disease in the vineyards. After about five ...

    Article : 175 words
  12. CO-OPERATIVE BUTTER FACTORIES.

    At the annual conference of the Victorian Co-operative Butter and Cheese Factories' Association, held in Melbourne, the chairman (Mr. R. I. Argyle, M.L.A.) ...

    Article : 292 words
  13. PASTURES BOARDS.

    URANA.—At Saturday's Pastures Protection Board meeting the following resolution was carried:—"That in the opinion of this board the present operation of section 98, with ...

    Article : 158 words
  14. A FASHIONABLE WEDDING.

    The pretty little church of St. Mark's, Darling Point, was crowded yesterday afternoon, with a large and fashionable gathering, including their Excellencies the ...

    Article : 1,035 words
  15. AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 417 words
  16. ELECTRICITY AND AGRICULTURE.

    Sir Oliver Lodge, Principal of Birmingham University, has been conducting a series of experiments regarding the effect of electricity on field crops. As a result of his year's study, ...

    Article : 421 words
  17. MEETINGS OF FARMERS.

    TRANGIE.—At the monthly meeting of the local branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association the balance-sheet of the recent carnival and ball was read, showing a credit ...

    Article : 147 words
  18. DISTRESSED TRAMWAY MEN.

    The Paddington Council last night considered an application from the Waverley Tramway Club for the leasing of the Town Hall on reduced terms for the purpose of an ...

    Article : 246 words
  19. POISONING SPARROWS.

    A correspondent recently wrote asking for instructions as to how to mix wheat with strychnine for the purpose of poisoning sparrows or parrots. These pests are becoming ...

    Article : 384 words
  20. LAND DEMAND IN QUEENSLAND.

    BRISBANE.—When the attention of southerners was first called to the advantages of land settlement in Queensland an extra rush of people was observed at the Lands ...

    Article : 135 words
  21. STOCK MOVEMENTS.

    COONAMBLE.—From September 1: 1400 wethers and 1400 ewes, Coonamble to Gunn[?]dah, H. Campbell; 2500 mixed sheep, Mungery to Woolscour, C. Fetherston haugh and Sons; 600 wethers, Forest Lodge to Tunder ...

    Article : 177 words
  22. THE GREAT CANTOR.

    Professor Franklin Peterson, of Melbourne University, lectured at St. James' Hall last night, under the auspices of the University Extension Board, on "Bach." The lecturer ...

    Article : 547 words
  23. CLOSER SETTLEMENT.

    GILGANDRA.—The throwing open of the Berida leases on Thursday next has caused no little local excitement, and additional interest has been attracted by the postponing ...

    Article : 420 words
  24. LOUSE ON MARE.

    A correspondent, "Troubled," has forwarded specimens of an insect taken from a draught mare, which causes great itching, the mare constantly biting at herself and rubbing against ...

    Article : 112 words
  25. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

    "Inquirer" wishes to know the names and addresses of some good breeds a of pure Yorkshire (large white) and pure Tamworth pigs, as he wishes to purchase some for breeding purposes. ...

    Article : 92 words
  26. ITEMS.

    The Chief Inspector of Stock, Mr. J. D. Stewart, left yesterday for Brewarina, to investigate further into the outbreak of blindness amongst horses. ...

    Article : 698 words
  27. THE DORRIGO RAILWAY.

    Mr. A. E. Brown, Eastern Dorrigo, writes:— Every year the Dorrigo railway is delayed the State is losing one of the most valuable of its assets, as the estimated amount of ...

    Article : 506 words
  28. DELAY IS DANGEROUS.

    We all remember the pretty story of the little hero who saved his native village in Holland by checking with his hand, throughout the whole of a dark, tumultuous night, ...

    Article : 349 words
  29. THE RABBIT PEST.

    MILLTHORPE.—Rabbiting is being carried out successfully throughout the district. Vehicles of all descriptions are daily brought to Millthorpe loaded with carcases, for ...

    Article : 169 words
  30. DON'T LOOK OLD.

    Be wise in time, Damp your Grey Hairs with LOCKYER'S SULPHUR HAIR RESTORER. After a very few days your testimony to this marvellous Hair Darkener may be safely counted on. Bottles, 1s 6d.—Advt. ...

    Article : 50 words
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